1. Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims
  2. Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims

Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims

22 Questions

In the UK, students receive government loans for higher education, which they must repay as a small percentage of their salary after reaching a certain income level. Is this practice permissible in Islam, considering the interest involved?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

It is permissible to receive money from the government for studying expenses knowing that the government will take it back in instalments from your future salaries.

Wassalam.
My father, a retired government employee in India, received 4 million INR upon retirement made up of 2 million as gratuity, 1 million from the provident fund, and 1 million for unused leave. What portion of this is subject to Khums?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

Every saving which is owned for one year or more must be calculated for Khums. If the whole amount which he received on retirement was his right since one year more, then Khums is obligatory on the whole amount. If any portion of it was owned by him before less than one year, then no Khums on that portion until it completes one year in his own ownership or when his date of yearly Khums comes.

Wassalam.
Is it permissible in the sight of Allah for non-Muslim countries to impose their own tax systems on citizens, and will individuals who oppose paying these taxes be accountable in Barzakh?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

Muslim and non Muslim countries impose taxes according to their own laws and rules. Allah (SWT) Orders in Justice and fairness.Muslim citizen in any country are supposed be good citizens and abide to the law of their country.

Wassalam.
Is it allowed to invest in government bonds in Islam? Are there any exceptions for Muslims living in secular countries where resources are shared between believers and non-believers?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

If the funds of the Bonds are invested in lawful business, it will be then permissible to invest in such bonds, but if the money is invested in any unlawful business like alcohol, gambling, usury, etc then it will be forbidden to invest in it.

Wassalam.